Award-winning Ballyknocken Cookery School is home to TV Chef and Food Writer, Catherine Fulvio, and  is scenically located on a 350 acre farm a short drive from Dublin City Centre in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Catherine’s style of cooking is modern Irish, with the         emphasis on entertaining and local ingredients.  The Cookery School offers a wide range of cookery classes, including Catherine's Southern Italian Kitchen and seasonal favourites including BBQ & Outdoor Dining to Fabulous Mains & Desserts and our Head Chef Junior Chef where adults and children cook together in the kitchen. 

The Cookery School at Ballyknocken has become a centre for learning culinary skills. The school caters for both individuals and corporate groups. At Ballyknocken Cookery School you will find a fresh, fun approach to cooking with an emphasis on hands on courses.

Ballyknocken cookery school offers Gift Vouchers, Shortbreak packages on all courses and caters for private groups for Birthday Parties and Hen Parties as well as delivering interesting Corporate Team building cookery classes options.

Chef Proprietor, Catherine Fulvio, has written for   many Irish publications including being food writer for Image Magazine and the Irish Garden Magazine as well as being guest food writer for the Sunday World Magazine.  She is a regular guest chef on RTE's Four Live and has completed 3 TV Series for RTE Catherine’s Family Kitchen, Catherine’s Roman Holiday and Catherine’s Italian Kitchen as well as publishing two cook books Catherine’s Italian Kitchen Cook Book & Catherine’s Roman Holiday Cook Book.

Accommodation is available on-site at Ballyknocken House. Located a mere 29 miles south of Dublin city centre, Ballyknocken is the ideal location for day cookery classes or a weekend cookery course.

So whether you want to hone your skills, cook for the family or entertain your friends Ballyknocken Cookery School offers a course to suit you.

Our promise to you is an informative yet fun culinary experience. Catherine and her team look forward to welcoming you.

 

 

TV Chef & Food Writer, Catherine Fulvio, making a full-on Irish breakfast on NBC Today Show for St. Patrick's Day 2011

Click here to see NBC Breakfast Video

Click here to see Catherine on NBC's Today Show December 2010 - Italian Favourites with an Irish Twist!

“ My life philosophy is . . . eat well, be well. Enjoying fresh, homemade food is good for the body and the soul.”
Catherine Fulvio